Precinct 77: Blood on the Streets, Silence in the Precinct

A driver making a left turn struck multiple stopped SUVs on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured the driver with neck whiplash. Police cite aggressive driving and distraction as key factors in the crash, highlighting dangerous driver behavior.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:31 on Atlantic Avenue near Rochester Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling north was making a left turn when it collided with several stopped SUVs traveling west. The driver of the sedan, a 43-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries classified as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies aggressive driving and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan's right side doors were impacted, while the SUVs suffered front-end damage. The police report explicitly cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary causes, underscoring driver error as the root of the collision. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801792, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Atlantic Avenue when one driver distractedly changed lanes. Both drivers were injured, suffering bruises and limb injuries. The crash highlights the dangers of driver inattention and unsafe lane changes in busy traffic corridors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue involving two SUVs traveling eastbound. One driver was changing lanes while distracted, causing a collision with the other vehicle proceeding straight ahead. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factors. Both drivers were injured: the driver of the first SUV sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, while the front passenger in the second SUV suffered shoulder and upper arm bruises. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the first vehicle and the left front bumper of the second. The data clearly points to driver errors—distraction and unsafe lane change—as the cause, with no indication of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799595, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck the rear of an eastbound SUV making a right turn on Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as the cause, with no victim fault noted.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn around 10:00 AM. A sedan traveling south rear-ended a station wagon/SUV that was making a right turn eastbound. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing factors related to the SUV driver or other road users. The SUV sustained no damage, highlighting the severity of the sedan driver's error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798606, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck a moped traveling straight on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped’s rear passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash was caused by driver inattention and improper turning, highlighting systemic risks at intersections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:46 AM on Atlantic Avenue near Rochester Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling east was making a right turn when it collided with a moped also traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the moped’s left front bumper. The moped carried one occupant and one passenger, a 24-year-old female, who was injured with contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly" as contributing factors to the crash. The moped passenger was wearing a helmet, but no victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan driver’s failure to execute a proper turn while distracted directly caused the collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797444, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Chrysler sedan slammed into the rear quarter of an oversized vehicle at St Johns Place and Franklin Avenue. The young driver, alone and belted, suffered crushing neck injuries as the front of his car crumpled. He remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2007 Chrysler sedan traveling south on Franklin Avenue struck the left rear quarter panel of an oversized vehicle at the corner of St Johns Place. The 24-year-old male driver, who was alone and wearing a lap belt and harness, was crushed at the neck but stayed conscious. The report states the front of the sedan folded on impact. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The collision resulted in severe crush injuries to the driver. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by oversized vehicles and driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A station wagon SUV struck an e-scooter from behind on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:41 PM on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A 33-year-old female e-scooter driver traveling west was struck from behind by a 2024 Buick SUV also traveling west. The SUV driver was cited for 'Following Too Closely,' which led to the rear-end collision. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the e-scooter showed no damage. The report explicitly identifies the SUV driver's failure to maintain a safe following distance as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796369, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Tesla SUV struck a Chevrolet sedan from behind on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. Both vehicles traveled northbound at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:00 PM on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A 30-year-old male driver of a 2013 Chevrolet sedan was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision involved a 2022 Tesla SUV traveling northbound that struck the sedan from behind. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The police report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794272, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the rear of a slowing BMW on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The BMW driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as causes. The crash highlights dangers of distracted driving in traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:05 on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A taxi, stopped in traffic, rear-ended a BMW that was slowing or stopping. The point of impact was the taxi's center back end hitting the BMW's left rear quarter panel. The BMW driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors from the taxi driver. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision underscores the risks posed by driver distraction and tailgating in urban traffic conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793414, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man was struck while crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. He suffered a back injury and remained conscious. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or victim faults were noted in the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 PM near 1571 St Johns Place in Brooklyn. The victim, a male pedestrian, was crossing the intersection with the signal when he was injured. He sustained a back injury classified as injury severity level 3 and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors related to driver error or victim behavior. The involved vehicle is unspecified, and no details on driver actions or license status are provided. The absence of driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless behavior is notable, as is the lack of victim contributing factors. This incident highlights a collision at a controlled crossing without clear fault assigned to the driver or pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793263, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck traveling east struck a parked pick-up truck on St Johns Pl in Brooklyn. The driver, a 66-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the moving truck and the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle.

According to the police report, at 7:26 AM on St Johns Pl near Albany Ave in Brooklyn, a 2024 Toyota pick-up truck traveling east collided with a parked 2014 Toyota pick-up truck. The moving vehicle impacted the right front bumper, while the parked vehicle sustained damage to its left rear bumper. The driver of the moving truck, a 66-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and shock, reporting complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver. The collision involved no ejections and no other occupants. The incident highlights driver error related to vehicle control or awareness, as the parked vehicle was stationary. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790856, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue shortly after midnight. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries, experiencing shock and pain. The crash involved a left-side impact and front-end damage. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:53 AM on Atlantic Avenue near Washington Avenue. Two sedans traveling south and west collided, with the southbound vehicle struck on its left side doors and the westbound vehicle impacted at its center front end. The driver of the southbound sedan, a 37-year-old male, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and was reported to be in shock and complaining of pain or nausea. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by at least one driver. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead prior to impact. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted. The crash highlights driver error in traffic control compliance as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789456, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 79-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:25 AM on Eastern Parkway near Buffalo Avenue in Brooklyn. A 79-year-old male pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was injured when a 2016 Chevrolet SUV making a left turn struck him. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the impact. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling westbound with five occupants. There was no vehicle damage reported, indicating the collision impact was likely limited but sufficient to cause injury. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The primary cause was the driver's failure to maintain attention while executing the turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788016, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck driver made an improper lane change on Utica Avenue, colliding with a parked sedan. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited passing or lane usage errors and driver distraction as causes of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utica Avenue near Sterling Place in Brooklyn at 14:48. A box truck traveling west was making a right turn when it struck the left front quarter panel of a parked sedan facing south. The sedan’s female driver, age 30, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors linked to the box truck driver. The sedan driver was not cited with any contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front quarter panel of the truck and left front bumper of the sedan. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane changes and distracted driving in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786833, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A dump truck slammed into the right rear bumper of a sedan traveling north on Rochester Avenue. Both drivers were injured, suffering shock and moderate injuries to chest and back. The crash stemmed from the truck following too closely.

According to the police report, a dump truck and a sedan were both traveling north on Rochester Avenue in Brooklyn when the dump truck struck the right rear bumper of the sedan. The collision occurred at 8:10 AM. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the dump truck operator. The sedan carried two male occupants: a 44-year-old driver and a 60-year-old front passenger. Both were injured, experiencing shock and bodily injuries to the back and chest respectively. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected from the vehicle. The dump truck driver was licensed in New York, while the sedan driver held a North Carolina license. Vehicle damage was confined to the right front bumper of the dump truck and the right rear bumper of the sedan. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785995, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV traveling west on Atlantic Avenue was struck on its left side by a box truck also heading west. Three occupants in the SUV suffered shoulder injuries and shock. The box truck showed no damage, highlighting a severe impact on the SUV’s side.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:32 on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2009 BMW SUV with three occupants was traveling westbound when it was impacted on its left side doors by a 2024 box truck also traveling westbound. The box truck sustained no damage, while the SUV’s left side doors were damaged. The SUV’s driver, a 41-year-old woman, and two passengers, aged 47 and 66, all suffered upper arm shoulder injuries and were in shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving. Both drivers were licensed in their respective states. The severity of injuries and damage to the SUV’s side underscores the vulnerability of vehicle occupants in side-impact collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784972, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles turning right collide on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. A 23-year-old moped driver is partially ejected and injured, suffering knee and lower leg contusions. Both drivers were distracted, causing a violent side impact crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 AM on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. A moped and a pick-up truck, both traveling east and making right turns, collided side-to-side. The moped driver, a 23-year-old male with a permit license, was partially ejected and sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The moped’s left side doors and the truck’s right side doors were damaged. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors. The collision underscores the dangers of inattentive driving during turning maneuvers in busy urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784500, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Sterling Place in Brooklyn. The driver of one sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and failure to keep right as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:40 on Sterling Place in Brooklyn involving two sedans. One sedan was traveling west going straight ahead, while the other was parked. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving sedan and the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. The 30-year-old male driver of the moving sedan was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Keep Right' as contributing factors to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' bumpers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781785, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver struck the rear of another sedan on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision injured the lead vehicle’s driver, causing back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:14 AM on Atlantic Avenue near Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans, both traveling eastbound, collided when the trailing vehicle struck the center back end of the lead vehicle. The driver of the lead sedan, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the trailing driver failed to maintain attention, leading to the rear-end collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was centered on the rear of the lead sedan and the front of the trailing sedan, confirming the nature of the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781600, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old male driver suffered whiplash after his SUV struck an object head-on on Atlantic Avenue. The crash occurred at 1:32 a.m. in Brooklyn. Driver inattention and distraction were cited as the sole contributing factors in the police report.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver operating a 2009 Chevrolet SUV was traveling eastbound on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:32 a.m. The vehicle impacted an object with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was restrained by a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the crash. He sustained injuries described as whiplash. The report explicitly lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" twice as the contributing factor to the collision. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash narrative and contributing factors focus solely on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, with no mention of victim behavior or external conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781599, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling west and a sedan making a U-turn on St Johns Place in Brooklyn narrowly avoided collision. Both drivers were licensed and uninjured, with no vehicle damage reported. The incident highlights risks posed by turning vehicles in traffic flow.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on St Johns Place and a sedan making a U-turn at the intersection with Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn came into close proximity without impact. The motorcycle driver, a 35-year-old male, sustained a minor abrasion to the hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles showed no damage, and the drivers were licensed New York residents. The sedan was moving southwest while executing the U-turn, and the motorcycle was going straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the maneuver of making a U-turn in traffic flow inherently introduces risk. No victim behaviors or additional factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780038, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15